Wednesday, November 20, 2024

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Good Morning! On this date in 1785, James Wright, the last royal governor of Georgia, died in England. Wright was a popular and able administrator who dampened Georgians’ enthusiasm for independence until the Revolution broke out.

Children in underperforming public schools are set to benefit from the Georgia Promise Scholarship, which provides up to $6,500 annually for private school tuition. As we report below, the program’s official website has just launched.

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Court Cancels Trump Election Case Hearing

A Georgia appeals court on Monday canceled oral arguments scheduled for Dec. 5 in former President-elect Donald Trump’s appeal seeking to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting his election interference case.

The court provided no explanation for canceling the hearing in its one-line order: “The oral argument scheduled for December 5, 2024, is hereby canceled until further order of this Court.”

The cancellation comes after Trump and other defendants argued that Willis should be disqualified due to a past romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade, who resigned from the case after a previous ruling.

The court’s one-line decision raises questions about whether the proceedings might be indefinitely delayed, particularly as Trump is set to return to the White House in January.

Prosecution Rests in Laken Riley Murder Trial

Prosecutors rested their case Tuesday in the trial of Jose Ibarra, who is accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley on a university running trail in February.

Data from Riley’s smartwatch showed her heart stopped beating at 9:28 a.m. on Feb. 22, 8 minutes after she encountered Ibarra during her morning run, according to trial testimony.

Video evidence showed Ibarra discarding a dark hooded jacket, later confirmed to have Riley’s blood and DNA, with a roommate identifying Ibarra as the man in the footage.

Surveillance footage showed a man matching Ibarra’s appearance near the crime scene hours before the murder, and an FBI agent testified that Ibarra had taken selfies wearing clothing similar to that seen in the video.

Private School Voucher Website Launches

Georgia has launched a website to prepare families for its new private-school voucher program set to begin in July 2025.

The Georgia Promise Scholarship program, approved by Republican lawmakers this year, will provide eligible K-12 students up to $6,500 annually for private school tuition and other educational expenses.

The initiative targets students in the lowest-performing 25% of public schools.

The initiative, capped at $140 million annually, faced criticism from Democrats who argue it will divert money from public schools while providing insufficient funding to cover most private school tuition costs.

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➤ Atlanta: The Old Fourth Ward neighborhood has deployed Sparky, an autonomous security robot, to patrol apartment complexes and reduce crime. (Watch Video)

➤ Statesboro: Five Guys has officially opened its new restaurant after months of interior work and a recent hiring event. (More)

➤ DeKalb County: School officials presented three costly proposals to renovate Druid Hills High School following years of complaints about unsafe conditions, including sewage leaks and exposed wiring. To bring the school up to code would cost at least $80 million. (More)

➤ Columbus: Renovations at Synovus Park are progressing on schedule, preparing for the debut of the Columbus Clingstones Double-A baseball team in April. (More)

➤ Valdosta: A recent study found that over 49,000 Georgians fail to wipe the data from their devices before recycling, potentially exposing intimate content and sensitive data. (More)

➤ Kennesaw: Mostly Mutts animal shelter is raising $250,000 to convert a neighboring property into a spay-and-neuter facility and parking area. So far, they have raised 18%. (More)

➤ Georgia climbed two spots to No. 10 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings following its 31-17 win over then-No. 7 Tennessee on Saturday. (See Details)

➤ The Atlanta Falcons were without five starters in last week’s game against the Denver Broncos, and several more players left the game due to injuries. Fortunately, the Falcons have a bye week, giving those players extra time to recover before their next matchup. (See Report)

➤ Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks delivered an outstanding performance on Monday night with 19 assists, the most by any NBA player in one game this season. (Watch Assists)

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➤ Lancaster Colony will acquire a 250,000-sq.-ft. sauces and dressings plant in Atlanta, Ga., for $75 million, with the deal closing in early 2025. (See Details)

➤ Metro Site Fabricators, a waste and recycling company in Commerce, received a $31 million settlement from SK Battery America Inc. after a fire caused by improperly disposed lithium-ion batteries destroyed its facility. (More)

➤ Coca-Cola’s iconic Holidays Are Coming ad, updated using AI technology, drew criticism online for its “rushed” feel, unnatural visuals, and its tagline “real magic.” (More)

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1 Mode Mobile recently received their ticker reservation with Nasdaq ($MODE), indicating an intent to IPO in the next 24 months. An intent to IPO is no guarantee that an actual IPO will occur.
2 The rankings are based on submitted applications and public company database research, with winners selected based on their fiscal-year revenue growth percentage over a three-year period.
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➤ Spencer Lawton Jr., a former Chatham County district attorney known for prosecuting the high-profile murder case depicted in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, has died at 81. (More)

➤ Penny the Pink Pig, a beloved Atlanta holiday ride, will make a return during this year’s Georgia Festival of Trees, reviving nostalgia for families familiar with its origins at Rich’s Department Store. (More)

➤ A rare souvenir postcard of Hank Aaron as a rookie with the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro Leagues sold for $199,750, far exceeding its presale estimate of $5,000 to $10,000, at a baseball memorabilia auction. (More)

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